ahhh the holy grail of star wars comics. i believe i have the re-release of that issue at home (can't recall if that was the 30 cent one or if the re-release (which was marked as such) has 35 cents on it as well). I remember in the early 90's seeing a lot of ads in star wars and comic related magazines with people looking to buy this piece. now it can be had for just $6500

Very nice set. Sounds like he's selling them for someone "These items and all Star Wars toys currently up for auction were purchased new in the late 1970’s and are still in the possession of the original collector". Hmmm, not in hand?